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Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Italy passport holders do not need a traditional visa for the United States, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
No visa, but an eTA is required
- Entry requirement
- eTA required
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Italy passport holders need to do
- Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
- Travel with the same passport you used in the application.
Italy is one of 42 passports in the “eta required” group for the United States. See the full United States visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in North America for Italy passport holders
The United States is one of 8 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Italy passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 23 destinations in North America, 22 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| | Visa-free | 180 days |
| | Visa-free | 240 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | – |
| | Visa-free | 180 days |
| | Visa-free | 180 days |
| | Visa-free | – |
| | Visa-free | 180 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Italy passport holders do not need a traditional visa for the United States, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Do United States citizens need a visa for Italy?
United States passport holders can enter Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
United States visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United States before you book.